Pattern Questions

I wanted to take a minute to answer a couple of questions that were asked about the "Paper or Plastic?" pattern/tutorial.

How long does it take to make?  It takes me less than an hour to make the Plastic version and about an hour and a half to make the Paper version.  I would imagine it would take anyone else (i.e. anyone who didn't make up the pattern) a little bit longer, but they're both pretty basic designs.  The Plastic version is slightly easier than the Paper version, but I wouldn't say that either project is particularly challenging.

Are pattern pieces included?  Much like my other tutorials, this one doesn't use pattern pieces, but provides a list of the different sized pieces you'll need and from which fabric they need to be cut.  It's been my experience that, for a project like this where all pieces are rectangular, rotary cutting is considerably more efficient than using patterns.   

Can you really use the bags to carry your cat?  That depends entirely upon your cat's level of cooperation.  My cat doesn't like to be carried -- she just likes to sleep in the bags.

May I sell bags made with this pattern?  Unfortunately, no.  I realize these are sort of generic bag styles, but I want to keep "not for commercial use" consistent across all my work.  There's big IF though.  IF you want to sell these for a non-profit event (school bazaar, church fundraiser, etc.) please contact me. 

Please let me know if you have any other questions and I'll add the answers to this post.

Comments

[Amy]

Thank you for commenting on my blog! And big congrats on your first pattern release. I bought some trifted sheets at Goodwill with your "plastic" bags in mind, and I've just placed my order for the pattern.

[Lana]

Ooh! An actual pattern would be pretty cool. I found your original "plastic bag" post when I was looking for such a pattern online, and used your photos as visual confirmation as I took a stab in the dark.

It was the first thing I've sewn since the eighth grade, nearly 20 years ago. It has some issues, but going forward I think I know how to improve it!

Congrats on your pattern release...I might have to get it to see how close I was with my approximation.